1914 Boston Braves (vs. A's) World Series Program - Game 4 - Series-Clinching Victory

Sold For:

$6,600

Year:

1914

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

1813

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

The colorful cover of the 1914 World Series program issued at Boston features a portrait of Boston Braves manager George Stallings, identified below as "The Miracle Man." Stallings' title was well deserved as his "Miracle Braves" went from last place to first place between July 18th and August 25th, en route to winning the pennant by 10.5 games. They then went on to sweep the heavily favored Philadelphia A's in the World Series (4-0). The interior pages feature many photos, including team pictures of both squads. The preprinted lineups include Evers, Maranville, Gowdy, and Moran for Boston, and Collins, Baker, McInnis, and Barry for Philadelphia. Neatly scored in pencil to record the Braves' series-clinching 3-1 victory in Game 4 on October 13. The sixteen-page program (9 x 11 inches) displays a light center vertical fold and modest wear to the covers, In Very Good to Excellent condition overall. This is one of the finer examples of this significant World Series program we have handled and one that would make a welcome addition to any advanced collection. Reserve $400. Estimate $1,000++.